M051: Adoration of the Shepherds
(1622)
Biographical information
By:
VAN HONTHORST, GerardExecuted in:
Support:
canvas
Medium:
oil
Dimensions (cm):
164.40 x 191.70
Signed?
YES
Museum:
Wallraf-Richartz Museum [inv.nr: WRM 2122]
RKD-link
Data
Description:
Preparatory layers:
2 (LR-G)
Free-text description:
1. Orange-red ground applied in two layers 2. Grey layer
Paint layers (oil)
canvas
Layer information:
(Counting from the support up towards the paint layers)
Layer 2:
Colour: Grey
Composition:
Layer 1:
Colour: Light red
Composition:
Data information:
Reliability-rating:
2
Researchers:
Caroline von Saint-George
Source:
Email correspondence with researcher
Sample information:
Sample location:
Wallraf-Richartz Museum